Fargo, North Dakota

North Dakota's largest city, population 121,000, abutting Minnesota across the Red River of the North. Median home price $218,000. Cost of living 2% above national average. PROS: Adequate number of doctors per capita, high ranking on Milken Institute list of best cities for successful aging. Good air quality. High rank for volunteering culture. Very bikeable, somewhat walkable. Low serious crime rate. Top ranked economy. No state estate/inheritance tax. CONS: Cold winters. State income tax on Social Security earnings. NOTED: Elevation 900 feet. Serious crime rate at national average. Repeat spot on this list. TRIVIA: Original name was Centralia.